Chout
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In Hindu law. A fourth, a fourth part of the sum in litigation. The "Mahratta chout" is a fourth of the revenues exacted as tribute by the Mahrattas.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In Hindu law. A fourth, a fourth part of the sum in litigation. The “Mahratti chout” is a fourth of the vevenues exacted as tribute by the Mahrattas.